"To be involved with England and pull the shirt on first time was unbelievable. Just getting out there and getting on the field was great," Eastmond said.

"It is not a quick thing when you are switching codes. It has been tough but this is where I want to be and I know what I have got to do to improve myself and improve my game and become a better player.

"Hopefully I can go on and do more.

"They (rugby league fans) showed what they really thought about the move but it was something I really wanted to do and I am really glad I made the decision and came to rugby union."